Circus sentence example. She has talked about nothing but the circus ever since. circulus, the diminutive of circus , a ring; the cognate Gr. We took Helen to the circus , and had “the time of our lives”!

circus noun (ENTERTAINMENT) a group of travelling performers including acrobats (= people skilled in difficult physical movements) or those who work with trained animals, or a performance by such people usually in a large tent: She ran away to join the circus. The children wanted to see the circus.

(sɜːʳkəs ) Word forms: plural circuses. 1. countable noun. A circus is a group that consists of clowns, acrobats, and animals which travels around to different places and performs shows.

Correct spelling for the English word “circus” is [sˈɜːkəs], [sˈɜːkəs], [s_ˈɜː_k_ə_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

The circus is of comparatively recent origin, yet certain elements can be traced back to ancient Rome. The great Roman amphitheatres—called circuses after the Latin word for “circle”—were most often devoted to gladiatorial combats, chariot races, the slaughter of animals, mock battles, and other blood sports.

8 Legendary Circus Performers

• Isaac Van Amburgh—“The Great Lion Tamer”
• Dan Rice—“The King of American Clowns”
• Annie Oakley—“The Peerless Lady Wing-Shot”
• Jules Leotard—“The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze”
• Zazel—“The Human Projectile”
• Charles Blondin—“The Great Blondin”

The Circus of Pepin and Breschard

Philip Astley

January 15, 2017, 12:04 PM · Feld Entertainment announced today that it will close the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus this spring, bringing to a close a 146 year run. …

There are still circuses in the US that operate today. Some of these circuses include Loomis Bros Circus, Jordan World, Carden International, Royal Hanneford, and Carson & Barnes.

Artist — Preferred term for a circus performer.

Here are the stories behind five of the most dangerous stunts ever seen under the big top.

1. Knife Thrower.
2. Lion Tamer.
3. Human Cannonball.
4. Flying Trapeze.
5. Tightrope Walker.

Circus jobs

• clown.
• juggler.
• trapeze artist.
• ringmaster.
• acrobat.
• tightrope walker.
• magician.
• strongman.

A circus is held a ring or circular tent wherein the crowd will gather to witness exhibitions by entertainers and trained animals. A carnival is held in tribute to a religious, historical or cultural figure and comprises simultaneous entertainment outlets, such as food stalls, rides, games and mini-shows.

A circus is held on a date scheduled for that particular place that is included in the circus group’s tour, while a carnival is held annually at a fixed date usually as a cultural celebration.

Carny, also spelled carnie, is an informal term used in North America for a traveling carnival employee, and the language they use, particularly when the employee operates a game (“joint”), food stand (“grab” or “popper”), or ride at a carnival. The term “showie” is used synonymously in Australia.

12 Carnival Foods You Can Make at Home

• Matt Armendariz ©2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved. Corn Dogs.
• Fried Pickles.
• Banana Split Funnel Cake.
• Caramel Apples.
• Cotton Candy Lemonade.
• Everything Bagel Soft Pretzels.
• Sweet and Sesame Kettle Corn.
• Tara Donne.

The Official Ranking of America’s Best Fair Foods

1. Deep Fried Oreos. And of course, nothing can beat the most classic fair food of all: deep fried Oreos!
2. Fried Chicken in a Waffle Cone.
3. Deep Fried Snickers.
4. Pizza Cone.
5. Cannoli Dessert Nachos.
6. Deep Fried PB&J.
7. Corn in a Cup.
8. Turkey Leg.

There are food stands at carnivals which serve a variety of food and beverages. They offer snack items like cotton candy, ice cream, fried dough, funnel cake, candy, or caramel apples and french fries. Meal items may include pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken.

Examples of Foods That Sell Easily

• Candy and packaged snacks that you simply buy in bulk and resell.
• Chili or baked beans.
• Concession stand foods such as fries, corndogs, nachos, and funnel cakes.
• Cookies, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Corn on the cob or elote off the cob.
• Drinks including lemonade, coffee, and mocktails.

10 Things in Your House You Can Sell to Make Money Fast

• Books. You probably won’t get rich selling old books online.
• Gift cards. Unwanted gift cards can be turned into cash.
• Furniture. Make more space and cash by selling old furniture.
• Clothing.
• Sports equipment.
• Disney VHS tapes.
• Scrap metal.
• Kids toys.

Coffee, tea, chips and popcorn, muffins and cookies, and jams and honey are among the items, all non-refrigerated, that home-based food entrepreneurs are allowed to sell.

Since 2013, The California Homemade Food Act has allowed home cooks to make and sell certain low-risk foods from home, such as baked goods, jam, and granola—but it does not allow vendors to sell hot, home-cooked foods.

• Jewelry. Quality home-made jewelry is very popular because each item is usually unique.
• Art/Décor. People enjoy unique works of art to display in their home and office.
• Soap/Bath Products.
• Candles.
• Sewn Items.
• Organizers.
• Decorative Dishes, Cups, and Glasses.
• Magnets/Pins.

This page has been updated with craft trends for 2020. But here’s the report covering the most profitable crafts to sell for 2019….Etsy’s PRedictions for Crafts that Will Sell in 2020

• Chartreuse.
• Color blocking.
• ’80s style fashion.
• Custom beauty.
• Pet pampering.

CRAFTS WITH THE HIGHEST PROFIT MARGINS

• 1 – JEWELRY. The jewelry industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, so there’s room for every business.
• 2 – ART. Everyone hangs some form of art in their home so it’s an industry people spend money on.
• 3 – PHOTOGRAPHY.
• 4 – SOAP & CANDLES.

Easy Crafts to Sell For Profit

• Easy DIY Planters. lilluna.
• Easy Rose Gold Foiled Pencil Cup. damasklove.
• Fruit Perler Bead Magnets. frugalmomeh.
• DIY Flower Pens. livingwellmom.
• Easy Elastic Headband. scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.
• Fabric And Lace Bow Tote. flamingotoes.
• Tic Tac Toe Board. theidearoom.
• Rock Photo Holders.

• Beginner Crafting Kits. “There’s just this beautiful resurgence of crafting,” says Johnson.
• Constellation Crafts. Another hot trend on Etsy (and also popular on Pinterest) are constellation crafts.
• Quilt Patterns.
• Stained Glass Crafts.
• Eco-Friendly Crafts.